The first slap bass riff ever! #bass #bassist #slapbass #guitar

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[alfiemillersharp]

Ok but can we appreciate how curved Larry Graham’s slapping thumb is

[ltmeno]

The story behind the invention of slap was actually when the drummer didn't show up at a performance, causing Larry to use a new percussive technique in the place of him.

[Borninxixax]

Worth noting that Larry Graham is Drake’s uncle

[JoyHarrison]

Larry is also an excellent vocalist. He's the definition of music.

[louisivan]

slap bass makes grooves instantly funky

[JMGilberto]

1) Larry calls it Thumpin' and Pluckin'
2) The first "slap" ("Thumpin") song was Sly and the Family Stone's 1st hit, "Dance To The Music"
3) The first "Slap and Pop" (Thumpin' and Pluckin') tune "thank you falletinme be mice elf agin"

[RJGAMEZ-vuzv]

Drake is the kinda guy who's uncle would smack the goofy out a bass for the first time.

[Danisiah]

>slap bass technique for electric bass was first recorded in 1969

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[TaxEvader]

I can't explain it but this guy seems like in a video game he'd be a secondary character. Like an ally that follows you around the map

[krisbrown]

It's wild that Larry Grahm is Drake's uncle.

[skyzzz]

Btw Larry Graham is Drake's uncle

[claudevieaul]

All the slap greats, Mark King, Bootsy, Flea, Marcus Miller... They all point to Larry Graham as the inventor of slapping and popping electric bass 🙏🙏

[insxmnialas]

First time I heard this song was in Skate (2 or 3) and remembered how funky it sounded. The bassline was legendary

[localbod]

Larry Graham, such a talented musician. His bass chops and feel are stunning and he also has a great singing voice.

[dipanghoshofficial]

1969 was just the perfect year for this

[lordoftheelements]

You have very clean technique with your fingers, thumb, a pick, and while you’re slapping! Much respect from my end!

[ModernEraPirate]

Humble, subtly showing them rockabilly skills. That can be a career on it's own, let alone p-bass with flats. Thank you sir for the content!

[originalkingalpha]

📌My cousin; and one of my grandfather's first cousins. RIP Grandpa "Boochie" Graham.🌹✌🏽

[sigmacentauri]

Thank you for reminding me to listen to some roots funk music. Feels so damn good!

[thejuiceweasel]

Larry isn't just special because he popularized slapping, but he was really fantastic at it. The "Hair" riff is just insanity.